It's quite possible he can be a supporting/advising role ala Nick Fury. He's just not on the combat team. He typically had the role in the comics: Infinity Gauntlet in particular.

Sure, anything's possible. Might wind up seeing Mantis or Cosmo or Phyla. I'm hoping for Nova and Carol Danvers, too. But there's a difference between what we *know* and what we *hope.* All Wardell is running on is hope, but he *pretends* it's knowledge.